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Web Content Filtering Market Share, Growth & Forecast [2031]
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Web Content Filtering Market Share, Growth & Forecast [2031]

Segments - Web Content Filtering Market by Technique (File Type, Image, Internet Protocol, Keyword, Profiles, and Uniform Resource Locator), End-user (Business Organizations, Government Agencies, Mobile Phone Applications, Personal Usage, and Schools & Educational Institutions), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast 2023 – 2031

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Report Description


The global web content filtering market size was over USD 5 Bn in 2022 and is likely to surpass USD 15 Bn by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 14% during 2023–2031. The growth of the market is attributed to the increasing internet scams and internet spammers, and rising malicious online fraudulent activities across the globe.

Web content filtering refers to a process of preventing or restricting users from accessing certain websites. It is a web protection feature by Microsoft Defender for endpoints and for businesses. Web content filtering lets organizations configure, track & customize their software in order to regulate users with access enabled & disabled for certain websites, based on the compliance policies & norms of respective enterprises.

Global Web Content Filtering Market Outlook

Several web content filter software solutions are widely used today. Even in household internet users especially parents have to use the web filters to prevent kids from watching inappropriate content from internet. The application of the filters is increasingly adopted in business industries to ensure the protection of their websites from malicious activities & to let their employees get to surf through pertinent information.

Web content filtering can be operated by using either hardware- or software-based solutions to set up the filtering process for particular types of sites. Some of the common web domains widely applied for content filters are associated with live streaming, gambling, adult, sports, and others. Domain name system (DNS) filtering is a specific type of content filtering that uses the DNS layer to filter based on IP addresses, which is significantly being adopted by enterprises to protect their web usage and defend from virus attacks.

Several organizations are adopting these filter systems to ensure security, to prevent the data breach during operations, and stay compliant with an organization while using the internet. For such security reasons, the demand for internet-linked devices and the filter solution are rising in commercial enterprises. Software as a service (SaaS), as a protection tool, directs the net traffic with state-of-the-art technology to provide a secured protection of web contents.

Web Content Filtering Market Dynamics:

Global Web Content Filtering Market Dynamics

Key Trends

Increasing expansion of the cloud-based services, business startups looking for the customized web-based solutions, and enterprise management are factors trending in the web content filtering market.

Major Driver

Increasing incidences of cyber-attack and high penetration of virus issues in serving the internet is projected to boost the demand for web content filtering services during the analysis period.

Issues such as malware attacks and spam via e-mails of individual or corporate groups creating threats to the violation of privacy policies of that organization increase the demand for content filtering solutions.

Growing awareness regarding filtering software among parents and their wide adoption using personal electronic devices to prevent malicious activities and inappropriate, content on the internet is projected to boost the market.

Existing Restraints

Lack of product differentiation and the high price of the product hamper the market. Moreover, the availability of open sources and high maintenance & installation costs are likely to restrain the market.

Emerging Opportunities

Increasing advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology for superior filtering solutions are expected to present numerous opportunities in the market in the coming years.

Scope of the Web Content Filtering Market Report

The market report includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.

Attributes

Details

Report Title

Web Content Filtering Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast

Base Year

2022

Historic Data

2016–2021

Forecast Period

2023–2031

Segmentation

Technique (File Type, Image, Internet Protocol, Keyword, Profiles, and Uniform Resource Locator), End-user (Business Organizations, Government Agencies, Mobile Phone Applications, Personal Usage, and Schools & Educational Institutions)

Regional Scope

Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa

Report Coverage

Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Market Trends, and Revenue Forecast

Key Players Covered in the Report

Barracuda Networks Inc.; Bloxx, Ltd.; Blue Coat Systems Inc.; Cisco Systems Inc.; ContentKeeper Technologies; Kaspersky Lab; McAfee Inc.; Fortinet; Interoute; iboss; TitanHQ; Clearswift; Cyren; Untangle; Palo Alto Networks Inc.; Symantec Corporation; Trend Micro; and Websens Inc.

Market Segment Insights

Based on technique, the market is divided into file type, image, internet protocol (IP), keyword, profiles, and uniform resource locator (URL). The file type segment is expected to register a significant growth rate in the coming years, owing to the granularity and flexibility provided to control net content access. On the other hand, the internet protocol (IP) segment is projected to expand at a considerable pace during the forecast period owing to the effective use of the method for setting web content filters.

Global Web Content Filtering Market Technique

In terms of end-users, the market is classified as business organizations, government agencies, mobile phone applications, personal usage, and schools & educational institutions. The business organizations segment is anticipated to expand at a high CAGR during the forecast period owing to the rising adoption of web content filtering among several enterprises including small & medium enterprises across the globe.

The schools & educational institutions and government agencies segments are projected to expand at a rapid pace in the coming years owing to the wide application of the filters for educational and government institutions to prevent malicious internet activities.

Global Web Content Filtering Market End User

In terms of region, the global web content filtering market is categorized as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. North America is projected to dominate the market during the analysis period owing to the early adoption of advanced technology and existence of major global market players in this region. Conversely, Europe is expected to hold a substantial share of the market in the coming years due to the growing adoption for web content filtering among the enterprises in this region.

The market in Asia Pacific is projected to expand at a significant pace owing to the increasing awareness about the data security requirements and strict government regulations among business organizations.

The market in Asia Pacific is projected to expand at a significant pace owing to increasing awareness about data security requirements and strict government regulations among business organizations.

Global Web Content Filtering Market Region

Segments

The global web content filtering market has been segmented based on

Technique

  • File Type
  • Image
  • Internet Protocol (IP)
  • Keyword
  • Profiles
  • Uniform Resource Locator (URL)

End-user

  • Business Organizations
  • Government Agencies
  • Mobile Phone Applications
  • Personal Usage
  • Schools & Educational Institutions

Region

  • Asia Pacific
  • North America
  • Latin America
  • Europe
  • Middle East & Africa

Key Players

  • Barracuda Networks Inc.
  • Bloxx, Ltd.
  • Blue Coat Systems Inc.
  • Cisco Systems Inc.
  • ContentKeeper Technologies
  • Kaspersky Lab, McAfee Inc.
  • Fortinet
  • Interoute
  • Iboss
  • TitanHQ
  • Clearswift
  • Cyren
  • Untangle
  • Palo Alto Networks Inc.
  • Symantec Corporation
  • Trend Micro
  • Websens Inc.

Competitive Landscape

Key players competing in the global web content filtering market include Barracuda Networks Inc.; Bloxx, Ltd.; Blue Coat Systems Inc.; Cisco Systems Inc.; ContentKeeper Technologies; Kaspersky Lab; McAfee Inc.; Fortinet; Interoute; iboss; TitanHQ; Clearswift; Cyren; Untangle; Palo Alto Networks Inc.; Symantec Corporation; Trend Micro; and Websens Inc.

These companies adopted development strategies including mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, collaboration, and product launches to expand their consumer base worldwide. For instance,

In March 2021, Barracuda Networks Inc. launched its Zero Trust Security and remote monitoring and management (RMM) software capabilities, to enhance its Zero Trust Security, RMM for MSPs. The Zero Trust Effort includes Barracuda CloudGen Access for MSPs.

In April 2021, Cisco Systems Inc. and SFR declared major updates to SFR’s network infrastructure to support businesses in France to boost digitization plans and prepare for superior internet services in the future.

Global Web Content Filtering Market Key Players

Table Of Content

1. Executive Summary
2. Assumptions and Acronyms Used
3. Research Methodology
4. Web Content Filtering Market Overview
  4.1. Introduction
     4.1.1. Market Taxonomy
     4.1.2. Market Definition
  4.2. Macro-Economic Factors
     4.2.1. Industry Outlook
  4.3. Web Content Filtering Market Dynamics
     4.3.1. Market Drivers
     4.3.2. Market Restraints
     4.3.3. Opportunity
     4.3.4. Market Trends
  4.4. Web Content Filtering Market - Supply Chain
  4.5. Global Web Content Filtering Market Forecast
     4.5.1. Web Content Filtering Market Size (US$ Mn) and Y-o-Y Growth
     4.5.2. Web Content Filtering Market Size (000’ Units) and Y-o-Y Growth
     4.5.3. Web Content Filtering Market Absolute $ Opportunity
5. Global Web Content Filtering Market Analysis and Forecast by End Users
  5.1. Market Trends
  5.2. Introduction
     5.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
     5.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
  5.3. Web Content Filtering Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
     5.3.1. Business Organizations
     5.3.2. Government Agencies
     5.3.3. Mobile Phone Applications
     5.3.4. Personal Usage
     5.3.5. Schools & Educational Institutions
  5.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by End Users
  5.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by End Users
6. Global Web Content Filtering Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
  6.1. Market Trends
  6.2. Introduction
     6.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
     6.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Region
  6.3. Web Content Filtering Market Size and Volume Forecast by Region
     6.3.1. North America
     6.3.2. Latin America
     6.3.3. Europe
     6.3.4. Asia Pacific
     6.3.5. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
  6.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
  6.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Region
  6.6. Global Web Content Filtering Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
7. North America Web Content Filtering Market Analysis and Forecast
  7.1. Introduction
     7.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
     7.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
  7.2. North America Web Content Filtering Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
     7.2.1. U.S.
     7.2.2. Canada
  7.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
  7.4. North America Web Content Filtering Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
     7.4.1. Business Organizations
     7.4.2. Government Agencies
     7.4.3. Mobile Phone Applications
     7.4.4. Personal Usage
     7.4.5. Schools & Educational Institutions
  7.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
  7.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
  7.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
     7.7.1. By Country
     7.7.2. By Product Type
     7.7.3. By Application
  7.8. North America Web Content Filtering Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
8. Latin America Web Content Filtering Market Analysis and Forecast
  8.1. Introduction
     8.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
     8.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
     8.1.3. Latin America Average Pricing Analysis
  8.2. Latin America Web Content Filtering Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
      8.2.1. Brazil
      8.2.2. Mexico
      8.2.3. Rest of Latin America
   8.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
  8.4. Latin America Web Content Filtering Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
     8.4.1. Business Organizations
     8.4.2. Government Agencies
     8.4.3. Mobile Phone Applications
     8.4.4. Personal Usage
     8.4.5. Schools & Educational Institutions
  8.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
  8.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
  8.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
     8.7.1. By Country
     8.7.2. By Product Type
     8.7.3. By Application
  8.8. Latin America Web Content Filtering Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
9. Europe Web Content Filtering Market Analysis and Forecast
  9.1. Introduction
     9.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
     9.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
     9.1.3. Europe Average Pricing Analysis
  9.2. Europe Web Content Filtering Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
     9.2.1. Germany
     9.2.2. France
     9.2.3. Italy
     9.2.4. U.K.
     9.2.5. Spain
     9.2.6. Russia
     9.2.7. Rest of Europe
  9.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
  9.4. Europe Web Content Filtering Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
     9.4.1. Business Organizations
     9.4.2. Government Agencies
     9.4.3. Mobile Phone Applications
     9.4.4. Personal Usage
     9.4.5. Schools & Educational Institutions
  9.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
  9.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
  9.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
     9.7.1. By Country
     9.7.2. By Product Type
     9.7.3. By Application
  9.8. Europe Web Content Filtering Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
10. Asia Pacific Web Content Filtering Market Analysis and Forecast
  10.1. Introduction
     10.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
     10.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
     10.1.3. Asia Pacific Average Pricing Analysis
  10.2. Asia Pacific Web Content Filtering Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
     10.2.1. China
     10.2.2. Japan
     10.2.3. South Korea
     10.2.4. India
     10.2.5. Australia
     10.2.6. Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
  10.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
  10.4. Asia Pacific Web Content Filtering Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
     10.4.1. Business Organizations
     10.4.2. Government Agencies
     10.4.3. Mobile Phone Applications
     10.4.4. Personal Usage
     10.4.5. Schools & Educational Institutions
  10.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
  10.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
  10.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
     10.7.1. By Country
     10.7.2. By Product Type
     10.7.3. By Application
  10.8. Asia Pacific Web Content Filtering Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
11. Middle East & Africa Web Content Filtering Market Analysis and Forecast
  11.1. Introduction
     11.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
     11.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
     11.1.3. Middle East & Africa Average Pricing Analysis
  11.2. Middle East & Africa Web Content Filtering Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
     11.2.1. Saudi Arabia
     11.2.2. South Africa
     11.2.3. UAE
     11.2.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
  11.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
  11.4. Middle East & Africa Web Content Filtering Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
     11.4.1. Business Organizations
     11.4.2. Government Agencies
     11.4.3. Mobile Phone Applications
     11.4.4. Personal Usage
     11.4.5. Schools & Educational Institutions
  11.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
  11.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
  11.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
     11.7.1. By Country
     11.7.2. By Product Type
     11.7.3. By Application
  11.8. Middle East & Africa Web Content Filtering Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
12. Competition Landscape
  12.1. Global Web Content Filtering Market: Market Share Analysis
  12.2. Web Content Filtering Distributors and Customers
  12.3. Web Content Filtering Market: Competitive Dashboard
  12.4. Company Profiles (Details: Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
     12.4.1. Barracuda Networks Inc.
     12.4.2. Bloxx, Ltd.
     12.4.3. Blue Coat Systems Inc.
     12.4.4. Cisco Systems Inc.
     12.4.5. ContentKeeper Technologies
     12.4.6. Kaspersky Lab, McAfee Inc.
     12.4.7. Fortinet
     12.4.8. Interoute
     12.4.9. Iboss
     12.4.10. TitanHQ
     12.4.11. Clearswift
     12.4.12. Cyren
     12.4.13. Untangle
     12.4.14. Palo Alto Networks Inc.
     12.4.15. Symantec Corporation
     12.4.16. Trend Micro
     12.4.17. Websens Inc.

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